Module ICE-4601:
Ethics, Data & Security
Ethics, Data & Security 2022-23
ICE-4601
2022-23
School Of Computer Science And Electronic Engineering
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Sujan Rajbhandari
Overview
Indicative content includes:
- Data; the definitions and concepts.
- Contextualisation of data.
- Analytical methods using data.
- Ethics of processing data with and without automatic decisions.
- Data Protection legislation (DPA, GDPR, HIPAA, COPPA, etc.).
- Data collection mechanisms.
- Storage mechanisms for data (in broad terms).
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Equivalent to 50%.Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.
-good -Equivalent to the range 60%-69%.Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.
-excellent -Equivalent to the range 70%+.Assemble critically evaluated, relevent areas of knowledge and theory to constuct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise potential legal and ethical consequences of collection, processing, and use of data.
- Distinguish different classes of data.
- Examine appropriate methods to collect and store data.
- Measure the role of data and analytics in the 'data economy'.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Class Test - Analysis and Storage Ethics
Weighting
25%
Due date
21/11/2022
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Class Test - Data Categories
Weighting
25%
Due date
05/12/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Data Collection and Analysis Proposal
Weighting
50%
Due date
09/01/2023